SoundBrake 2.0 Headphones Awareness Device

$59 USDUSD
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By Ashley

Editor's Rating:

5

Stay alert even while you rock out with the SoundBrake 2.0 Headphones Awareness Device. It enables you to keep hearing what’s important.

Stay alert even while you’re rocking out with the SoundBrake 2.0 Headphones Awareness Device. This attaches to your headset and enables you to keep hearing what’s important. Perfect for traveling, gaming, or even working, the SoundBrake 2.0 is superbly smart. Incredibly, it constantly listens to the world around you and selectively streams in outside sounds that are louder than a custom alert level. Sounds that stand out from the rest of the environmental noise filter through to keep you informed. These would be sounds like a door knock, honk of a car horn, an announcement, and more. In addition, it works with any audio player and set of headphones including wireless. With the SoundBrake 2.0, you can immerse yourself into musical oblivion without being totally oblivious. Best of all, the device doesn’t impact the sound quality of your music

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Sundae Electronics

Review from Kickstarter

Hi SD, after many inquires, I found that China fulfillment companies require large minimum order quantities and ongoing contracts, which would not be feasible at this time. Additionally, I have all the Bluetooth transmitter units here in the US. Best, Shari

Hi Paul, thank you for reaching out. Progress is being made and I will be posting an update at the end of the week. I want to provide accurate information about the schedule, and I expect to receive that information from my manufacturer this week.

Paul A. Salazar

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Hi Shari. Just curious if you have any updates about where everything stands with the project right now. I know you're last update things were a little behind schedule, but I was wondering if any progress has been made since then. Thank you! - Paul S.

Sundae Electronics

Review from Kickstarter

Hi Andre, You can change your shipping address on the survey at any time. I'll let everyone know when I have the firm shipment date and details, so you'll know when it's the last chance to make a change to your shipping address. :) Best, Shari

Andre

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Hi Shari, What kind of service will you use for shipping the pledges? I am guessing that by the time you get an estimation on the shipment schedule we will have the opportunity to confirm the address right? Thanks

Sundae Electronics

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Hi Andre, Thank you for checking up on the progress. I'll be posting an update early next week. I'll have a lot of info to share! Best Regards, Shari

Andre

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Hello Shari, Thank you for always keeping us on track be it via update or this comments section. It turns following the progress into an effortless task! If possible on the next update please give more details on what the issue you faced was and by how much it would possibly affect the delivery schedule. Keep up the great work.

Sundae Electronics

Review from Kickstarter

Hi Edwin, Thank you for the comment. We're reviewing the pre-production PCB (there was a delay in receiving it) and I was going to wait to post an update until I have more information about the results. The injection molding order for the enclosure was started last week, which is good because that has the longest lead time of six weeks. We're also designing the packaging. I hope to post an update soon! Best regards, Shari

Edwin

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Hi Shari, Just wondering if there's anything new to share? I appreciate the way you update us backers: transparent, involving and informative. Just like it should be. Kind regards, Edwin

Sundae Electronics

Review from Kickstarter

Thank you for the feedback Edwin! :)

Edwin

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Quick as always....thank you. Until now I have always chosen not to put any controls in the signal oath for the sake of clear sound. Now, as the Soundbrake is here to stay and does not interfere I was kinda hoping it might as well come with a voice call microphone. It's okay. Better to listen to music in a dedicated way and only to be disturbed when it's really needed (which could in fact be a call) than letting people ruin a wonderful listening pleasure ;)

Sundae Electronics

Review from Kickstarter

Hi Edwin! Thank you for your comments. :) The purpose of SoundBrake's built-in microphone is for listening to outside sound and streaming in outside sound, so its microphone isn't for use as a voice call microphone. The fourth conductor (mic) on SoundBrake's plug is already in use for allowing a headphone's built-in microphone or built-in track/volume controls to work with your phone or other audio player. Let me know if you have any other questions...thanks! Best regards, Shari

Edwin

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@Shari: As a backer of the V1 I know what to expect from the Soundbrake and I have no doubt this will be a fully improved version. Recently I have noticed the need for a microphone to take calls wearing my (in-ear) headphones. I know there are products on the market for this, but as tge Soundbrake is already in the signal path I was wonder if the new Soundbrake will offer such a feature? Or is the built in microphone for measuring outside noise only? Thanks! Kindest regards, Edwin

Sundae Electronics

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Hi Udo, I'm waiting for some information from my manufacturer, which I should receive very soon...once I get the info I'll post a new update asap. Thanks for checking in! Best, Shari

Udo Krueger

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Time for an Update please !!!

Sundae Electronics

Review from Kickstarter

Hi Carlos, the cord will only be on the audio player side of SoundBrake (I described this design change in the last update). You can plug in any extension cord to the built-in cord, or plug an extension cord into the headphone side of SoundBrake if you want...do you have something in mind?

Carlos Yoneliunas

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Is there a way to make the cord interchangable?

Sundae Electronics

Review from Kickstarter

Hi Peter! Currently, the cord is 2.5 inches on SoundBrake, and you can use an extension cord if you want. SoundBrake will have a clip on the back so it's wearable and you can clip it to your pocket.

Peter J Robinson

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How long will the cord connecting SoundBrake to the phone be? My jeans have deep pockets so I wonder if I would need to use SoundBrake with an extension cable to make sure it's properly exposed.

Sundae Electronics

Review from Kickstarter

Hi Heri, I'm not entirely clear on what your point is about iPhone 7...I want to clarify that SoundBrake 2.0 will work with iPhone 7 and any other audio player. It also has 50+ hours of battery life.

Heri Sim

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Great idea but this should really be a case for the iPhone 7

Sundae Electronics

Review from Kickstarter

Also regarding the prototype enclosures, they were 3D printed and painted. The production version enclosures will be created from injection molding. I hope this clarifies the appearance of prototype vs. production.

Sundae Electronics

Review from Kickstarter

Hi Ben1680, the photos of SoundBrake 2.0 are photos of the prototype. As I described in a previous update, the cables on the prototypes are off-the-shelf cables and are not a reflection of what the cables will look like in production.

ben1680

Review from Kickstarter

I agree to @Carlos, the cable (and plug/jack) and junction between cable and device is the one that really make me hesitate in backing SoundBrake. The cable looks really small and flimsy, and the plug/jack also looks cheap. It definitely doesn't reflect SoundBrakes price. The cable out, from and to SoundBrake plastic unit also looks abrupt and doesn't transition smoothly. It will be good if the cable, jack/plug, and cable output can be improved before the devices goes into production...

Sundae Electronics

Review from Kickstarter

Hi Brenton! Yes, SoundBrake 2.0 can be used while charging. The Bluetooth transmitter is currently being sourced by my manufacturer, and I'll post more information in an update as soon as it becomes available. The transmitter will have a rechargeable battery and is expected to have between 10-15 hours of battery life on a charge. It will have a 3.5mm connector that plugs into SoundBrake's audio jack.

Brenton Holloway

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Can the SoundBrake 2.0 be used while charging and what are the specs (eg is it battery operated if so what's the battery life etc.) of the Bluetooth transmitter?

Graham

Review from Kickstarter

Thanks for the reply

Sundae Electronics

Review from Kickstarter

Hi Graham, thank you very much for backing the campaign! You would plug SoundBrake in between your audio player and the wireless docking station on the analog audio output.

Graham

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Just backed this my mum hates my noise cancelling Senhheiser HDR 175. Which question I hope they compatible. I still would be able to put via the base if dont work wireless though would have to go via its Jack as it currently set up optical. Which comes to questions Consideration to have adapters for other connectivity, Such as optical option, Wireless adapter USB C connection.

Sundae Electronics

Review from Kickstarter

Hi Carlos, Thanks so much for your feedback and support! I'll bring up your cords comment to the manufacturer. :) Best, Shari

Carlos Yoneliunas

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Hey Shari, I'm so pumped about this project, I'm excited that you are already working towards production instead of waiting till the last minute, is a real mark of your professionalism and expertise. One concern I have which came up during your email is the connecting cords themselves. We all have experienced great headphones who's cords wear out on us because of use. What things has your design team looked at to help prevent this? I'm super excited to see how many backers we can get! Sincerely, Carlos

Sundae Electronics

Review from Kickstarter

Thank you so much Edwin! :) To be clear, SoundBrake works with the standard TRS or TRRS 3.5 mm headphone plug and audio player jack. It can also work with Bluetooth headphones by plugging a Bluetooth transmitter module into SoundBrake. Are you referring to less common audio equipment that have XLR outputs? I looked into it and I see XLR to TRS adapters offered online, so that should work. Best, Shari

Edwin

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Dear Shari, Congratulations on the very successful launch of the new SoundBreak! Have you considered making or planning a version for balanced out players? No doubt this will be a hit, and again, the big brothers in the audio industry should incorporate this brilliant tool in their products for added value. Enjoy the campaign process, you're the best! Edwin

Sundae Electronics

Review from Kickstarter

Hi Alessandro! SoundBrake has a TRRS jack/plug so you can use it with stereo signal TRS and TRRS headphones/devices. The TRRS jack/plug allows a headphone's built-in track/volume controls to work with SoundBrake, because the fourth conductor is used for communication between the headphones and audio player. A TS plug is for single channel mono audio so you wouldn't use it with headphones that have left and right channels...I haven't used a TS plug with SoundBrake. Let me know if you need any further clarification, thanks!

Alessandro "NeatWolf" Salvati

Review from Kickstarter

Hi there! Is SoundBrake 2.0 TS, TRS and TRRS compatible? Which audio jacks does it support?

Sundae Electronics

Review from Kickstarter

Thank you Legnano! The Bluetooth module is a separate accessory that is not inside the housing of SoundBrake 2.0. It connects to SoundBrake's plug.

Legnano

Review from Kickstarter

This is an amazing idea! I pledged for the "super early bird" and i would like to know, if the bluetooth module is inside the housing of the SoundBrake 2.0?

Sundae Electronics

Review from Kickstarter

Thanks so much Paul! I'm very excited to get this going :)

Paul A. Salazar

Review from Kickstarter

I'm so glad the campaign funded so quickly...can't wait to see the SoundBrake go to production! Congratulations Shari!